Wendy J. Sherman, M.D.

  1. Neurologist

Departments

  1. Neurosurgery
  2. Neurology
  3. Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center

Specialty Groups

  1. Brain Tumor Program

Location

  1. Jacksonville, Florida

Languages

English

Wendy J. Sherman, M.D., is a board-certified neuro-oncologist, with special interest in primary and secondary brain tumors. Her clinical focus includes:

  • Expertise in management of malignant tumors of the brain and spine
  • Clinical trials for both primary brain tumors and metastases
  • Leptomeningeal metastases and cerebrospinal fluid analysis
  • Complex coordination of care for brain tumor patients
  • Diagnosis and complex management of brain metastases
  • Benign brain tumor diagnosis and management
  • Tumor genomic sequencing and targeted therapies
  • Neurologic complications of systemic cancer and cancer treatment

In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Sherman is highly engaged in clinical trials and translational research, particularly in glioblastoma. She is actively involved in the education of medical students and residents.

  1. Acoustic neuroma
  2. Astrocytoma
  3. Brain metastasis
  4. Brain tumor
  5. Chordoma
  6. Choroid plexus papilloma
  7. Ependymoma
  8. Glioblastoma
  9. Glioma
  10. Leptomeningeal metastases
  11. Medulloblastoma
  12. Meningioma
  13. Neurofibroma
  14. Neurofibromatosis
  15. Oligodendroglioma
  16. Pituitary tumor
  17. Primary CNS lymphoma
  18. Spinal cord tumor
  19. Tuberous sclerosis
  1. Intrathecal chemotherapy
  2. Tumor treating fields therapy
  • Neuro-oncology
  • Malignancies of the central and peripheral nervous systems
  • Precision medicine
  • Immunotherapy
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Jacksonville, Florida
  1. 2013
    Fellowship - Neuro-oncologyNorthwestern University
  2. 2012
    Chief Resident - NeurologyNorthwestern University
  3. 2011
    Residency - NeurologyNorthwestern University
  4. 2009
    Internship - Internal MedicineNorthwestern University
  5. 2008
    MDNorthwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
  6. 2004
    BFAUniversity of Illinois
  7. 2001
    Undergraduate StudiesWashington University

Certifications

  1. 2013
    Neuro-OncologyUnited Council of Neurologic Subspecialities
  2. 2012
    NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Awards and honors

  1. 2022
    American Academy of Neurology 2023 Annual Meeting Director/Mentor ProgramAmerican Academy of Neurology
  2. 2022
    Rosenblum-Mahaley Clinical Research AwardAmerican Association of Neurological Surgeons
  3. 2021
    Selected to participate in the Female Consultant and Senior Associate Consultant Cohort Leadership Launch Program hosted by the Mayo Clinic Office of Entrepreneurship and Capita3Capita3 Leader Launch
  4. 2012
    Teaching AwardNorthwestern University
  5. 2012
    Sally Marcyk Award for Outstanding Patient CareNorthwestern University

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - present
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Neurology
  2. 2024 - present
    Site ChairCNS/Neuro-oncology Disease Group Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center
  3. 2024
    Abstract and Case ReviewerSociety of Neuro-Oncology
  4. 2023 - present
    MemberOutpatient Practice Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  5. 2023
    Steering Committee MemberFlorida: Optimizing Access Through Decision Trees, Triage, Template, and Tiering (FLOAT) Steering Committee
  6. 2023 - present
    Disease Group LiaisonMayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Committee
  7. 2023
    ReviewerSociety of Neuro oncology; 2023 SNO Annual Meeting Abstract Review Committee
  8. 2023 - present
    StakeholderMayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center Stakeholder Group
  9. 2023 - present
    Vice ChairNeuro-oncology Neurosurgeon Search Committee
  10. 2023
    Judge, Oral PresentationsMCF Postdoctoral Research Day, Mayo Research Fellows Association
  11. 2023 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center Florida Executive Committee
  12. 2023 - present
    Disease Group LiaisonMayo Enterprise Community Outreach and Engagement
  13. 2023
    Abstract and Case ReviewerSociety of Neuro-Oncology
  14. 2023 - present
    Founding MemberBrain Metastases Consortium, Florida American Society of Clinical Oncology
  15. 2023 - 2024
    Task Force MemberItem Writing Task Force, ASCO-SEP, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  16. 2022 - present
    MemberFlorida Society of Clinical Oncology
  17. 2022 - present
    MemberResidency Interview Committee, Department of Neurology; Residency Interview Committee
  18. 2022 - present
    Commiittee MemberNeurology Residency Clinical Competency Committee
  19. 2022 - present
    Neuro-oncology Section MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
  20. 2022 - present
    Commiittee MemberEpic Research Steering Committee
  21. 2022 - present
    Committee MemberAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology - Neuro oncology committee
  22. 2021 - present
    MemberAmerican Neurological Association
  23. 2021 - present
    Task Force MemberEquity, Diversity, and Inclusion Task Force - Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery
  24. 2020
    Women in Neuro-oncology Awards Selection CommitteeSociety of Neuro-Oncology (SNO)
  25. 2020
    Committee MemberWomen in Neuro-oncology Awards Selection Committee, Society of Neuro-Oncology
  26. 2020 - present
    Commiittee MemberSociety of Neuro-oncology Women and Diversity Committee
  27. 2019 - 2020
    Committee MemberSpectrum Health
  28. 2018 - 2020
    Committee MemberSpectrum Health
  29. 2013 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  30. 2013 - present
    MemberSociety of Neuro-Oncology
  31. 2011 - 2012
    Committee MemberNorthwestern Memorial Hospital
  32. 2011 - 2012
    Committee MemberNorthwestern Memorial Hospital
  33. 2011 - 2012
    Committee MemberNorthwestern Memorial Hospital
  34. 2011 - 2012
    MemberNorthwestern Memorial Hospital
  35. 2011 - 2012
    Committee MemberNorthwestern Memorial Hospital
  36. 2010 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
  37. 2004 - 2012
    MemberChicago Medical Society
  38. 2004 - 2008
    MemberAmerican Medical Women's Association
  39. 2004 - 2008
    MemberAmerican Medical Student Association